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Shūshtar, Iran

Khuzestan · Iran

Shūshtar is a mid-size city in Khuzestan, Iran with a population of 77,507. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

77,507 Population 462/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
15.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Shūshtar

Shūshtar

Shushtar is a city in the Central District of Shushtar County, Khuzestan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

People

Population77,507
Density462/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain15.5 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population77,507
Population Density462 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates32.0497°, 48.8484°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceKhuzestan
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average99°F (37°C)
Annual Precipitation15.5 inches (393 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shūshtar

Shūshtar is a mid-size city in Iran (Khuzestan) with a population of 77,507. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 99°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Shūshtar

Shūshtar has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jul (40.4°C), the coldest is Jan (12.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 286 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.9°C / 55°F 2.9° / 23.6° 48.7
Feb 14.5°C / 58°F 3.6° / 27.6° 38.6
Mar 18.3°C / 65°F 6.1° / 31.8° 64.3
Apr 25.2°C / 77°F 12.3° / 38.2° 18.3
May 31.5°C / 89°F 18.2° / 46.9° 12.1
Jun 38.4°C / 101°F 25.4° / 50.3° 0.2
Jul 40.4°C / 105°F 28.7° / 52.4° 0.5
Aug 39.9°C / 104°F 29.2° / 51.6° 0.2
Sep 36.1°C / 97°F 25° / 49° 0.2
Oct 29.7°C / 85°F 18.6° / 43.2° 6.9
Nov 21.3°C / 70°F 10.1° / 35.1° 43.0
Dec 15.4°C / 60°F 5.9° / 27.2° 53.4
Shūshtar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 99°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 99°F Jul (37°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Iran avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average99°F (37°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area167.7 sq mi (434.3 km²)
Population Density462/sq mi
Coordinates32.0497°N, 48.8484°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.5"
59% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.62"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

476 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 30, 2025.

Aug 18, 2014 40 km E of Dehlor?n, Iran M6.2 130 km
Aug 18, 2014 42 km ESE of Dehlor?n, Iran M6.0 123 km
Aug 18, 2014 39 km SE of ?bd?n?n, Iran M5.6 132 km
Jul 31, 1994 24 km NNW of Shahrak-e K?l?r?, Iran M5.6 72 km
Jul 8, 2019 31 km SE of Masjed Soleym?n, Iran M5.6 75 km
Sep 25, 2002 6 km NNE of Masjed Soleym?n, Iran M5.6 46 km
Aug 20, 2014 44 km E of Dehlor?n, Iran M5.6 123 km
Aug 18, 2014 33 km SE of ?bd?n?n, Iran M5.4 137 km
Aug 19, 2014 24 km ENE of Dehlor?n, Iran M5.4 146 km
Aug 3, 1990 51 km NNW of Shahrak-e K?l?r?, Iran M5.3 99 km
Apr 3, 2001 39 km NW of Sh?sh, Iran M5.2 94 km
Feb 23, 2010 24 km NW of Shahrak-e K?l?r?, Iran M5.2 73 km
Aug 18, 2014 33 km E of Dehlor?n, Iran M5.2 136 km
Jul 31, 1994 25 km N of Shahrak-e K?l?r?, Iran M5.2 69 km
May 3, 2012 39 km SE of ?bd?n?n, Iran M5.2 131 km
Sep 20, 1994 32 km ENE of Shahrak-e K?l?r?, Iran M5.2 51 km
Aug 24, 2014 48 km SE of ?bd?n?n, Iran M5.2 122 km
Dec 29, 1990 55 km NW of Sh?sh, Iran M5.1 109 km
Jul 24, 1990 61 km NNW of Shahrak-e K?l?r?, Iran M5.1 108 km
Aug 18, 2014 50 km ESE of Dehlor?n, Iran M5.1 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
March 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
April 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in
May 86°F (30°C) 0.3 in
June 95°F (35°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 99°F (37°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 97°F (36°C) 0.0 in
September 92°F (33°C) 0.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in

Shūshtar has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 53°F in January to 99°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Shūshtar

Institution Type Founded Website
Azad University of Shoushtar University - Visit →
Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults College - ,
پیام نور University - ,
دانشکده هنر شوشتر دانشگاه چمران University - Visit →
مرکز فنی حرفه ای شوشتر College - ,

Schools in Shūshtar

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
دبیرستان دخترانه نوین - - - -
دبستان خیراندیش - - - -
مدرسه دخترانه کوشا - - - -
مدرسه سیدالشهدا - - - -
مدرسه منتظری - - - -
دبیرستان شاهد معراج شوشتر - - - -
مدرسه ابتدایی کاشانی - - - -
مدرسه راهنمایی شیخ مفید - - - -
دبیرستان علم الهدی شوشتر - - - -
دبیرستان دکتر معین - - - -
پیش دانشگاهی علامه شیخ شوشتری - - - -
مدرسه راهنمایی - - - -
دبستان وحدت - - - -
مدرسه ابتدایی - - - -
مدرسه الزهرا - - - -
مدرسه شهدای والفجر - - - -
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Radio Stations near Shūshtar

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Shūshtar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mostoufi House Restaurant

Libraries in Shūshtar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
کتابخانه شرافت0.0
کتابخانه علامه شیخی0.0
مکتبه اوردگاة شوشتر بعثت0.0

Farmers Markets in Shūshtar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ارزان سرای برادران محاسنی
بازار روز
مجتمع تجاری ملک محمدی گله

Hotels in Shūshtar

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gargar Hotel
Shushtar Sarabi Traditional hotel
Tabib Traditional Hotel
traditional hotel emarat pedari(jameei)
هتل رستوران گردشگری گرگر
هتل سنتی خانه افضل

Restaurants in Shūshtar

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lashkar Restaurant
Moghadam House
Moghadam House
Mostoufi House Restaurant
Pardis Salman
باغ رستوران سی تو
رستوران ارکیده جلکانی
سفره‌خانه و رستوران سنتی نارنج
کافه رستوران دورهمی

Cafes in Shūshtar

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Museum
Moghadam House
river view
کافه اسپرسو آبان
کافه باغ خان داداش
کافه تارمه ۲
کافه‌ ری‌را
کافه طبیب
کافه کینگ

Cinemas in Shūshtar

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

سینما فرهنگ
فرهنگسرا و سینمای مهر و ماه

Monuments in Shūshtar

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

امامزاده سید محمد بازار

Clinics in Shūshtar

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Danesh Laboratory shushtar
IR #9791948925
تصویربرداری پزشکی گلریزان دیمچه کدخدازاده
مرکز بهداشتی درمانی علم الهدی
مرکز لیزر لومینا

Dentists in Shūshtar

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

کلینیک دندانپزشکی و زیبایی رویال (دکتر زاهدزاده)

Train Stations in Shūshtar

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shushtar

Bus Stations in Shūshtar

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

پایانه مسافربری شوشتر

Gas Stations in Shūshtar

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IR #435309937
پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین جاگیر
پمپ بنزین مرعشی
پمپ بنزین و گاز
جایگاه CNG
جایگاه سوخت شرافت
شرکتی شوشتر

Banks in Shūshtar

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

(توسعه خدمات دستوا (خدمات بانکی
Ayandeh Bank
Bank Keshavarzi Iran
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Saderat Iran
Post Bank of Iran
Post Bank of Iran
بنك الوحده

Stadiums & Teams in Shūshtar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Shūshtar

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Qasem Soleimani International AirportAWZLarge Airport
Dezful AirportDEFMedium Airport
Shahid Asiyaee AirportQMJMedium Airport
???...Ali-Akbar Airstrip-Small Airport
Ella North Airport-Small Airport
Qal'eh 'Ali Rushan-Small Airport

Post Offices in Shūshtar

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
اداره پست شوشتر

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Shūshtar

3 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Chogha Zanbil
Shushtar Historical Hydraulic SystemCultural2009
Tchogha ZanbilCultural1979

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shūshtar

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Emaamzaadeh Abdollaah
Jameh Mosque
ابریشم کاران
امامزاده عبدالله بانو
بقعه برا بن مالک
حاج شیخ جعفر شوشتری
حسینیه اعظم
حسینیه سادات
دو خواهران
زینبیه
شاه صفی
شیخ علی
مستوفی
مسجد ابوالفضل
مسجد امیر مومنان
مسجد باقر العلوم
مسجد جامع
مسجد جامع غدیر
مسجد حسین بن علی
مسجد قطب الدین
مسجد منتظری
مقام عباس

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Elevation
50 m (164 ft)

Around Shūshtar

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 19
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 7
Cafes 9
Supermarkets 3
Banks 5
Hotels 6
Libraries 2
Parks 66
Police Stations 4
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 7

Things to See Near Shūshtar

1 places within 15 km

🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Band-e Kaisar

🇮🇷 About Iran

Capital Tehran
Population 81,800,269
Area 1,648,000 km²
GDP (USD) $457,510,482,317
GDP per capita $5,049
HDI 0.774
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.6%
Urban population 76.7%
Currency IRR (Rial)
Languages Persian (Farsi)
Calling code +98
TLD .ir
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Shūshtar

Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System
Cultural · inscribed 2009
Shushtar, Historical Hydraulic System, inscribed as a masterpiece of creative genius, can be traced back to Darius the Great in the 5th century B.C. It involved the creation of two main diversion canals on the river Kârun one of which, Gargar canal, is still i...
Tchogha Zanbil
Cultural · inscribed 1979
The ruins of the holy city of the Kingdom of Elam, surrounded by three huge concentric walls, are found at Tchogha Zanbil. Founded c. 1250 B.C., the city remained unfinished after it was invaded by Ashurbanipal, as shown by the thousands of unused bricks left ...
Chogha Zanbil
· inscribed 0

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shūshtar

What is the population of Shūshtar?

Shūshtar has a population of 77,507 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 462 people per square mile, spread across 167.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shūshtar?

Shūshtar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 99°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.5 inches.

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